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Fluids and Electrolytes Flashcards

1
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Third spacing manifestations

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  • Decreased urine output
  • Increased heart rate
  • Decreased BP, Decreased CVP
  • Edema
  • Increased weight
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What is the most important assessment for electrolyte balance?

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Daily weight *
Nutritional, health history, meds

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Fluids move with

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Osmosis

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Sodium potassium pump

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How the body regulates sodium by active transport

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Intracellular fluid (ICF)

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Fluid inside cell

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Extracellular fluid (ECF)

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Fluid outside of cell
- Intravascular
- Interstitial
- Transcellular

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Intravascular fluid

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contains plasma, liquid part of blood

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Interstitial fluid

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Surrounds cell, lymphatic

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9
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Decrease in oncotic pressure

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loss or decrease is plasma albumin (pregnancy)
results in EDEMA

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Increase in capillary permeability may be caused by

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  • Inflammation
    -Immune response (burns, crushing injuries, neoplastic disease, cancer, allergic reactions)
    results in EDEMA
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Increase in hydrostatic pressure may be caused by

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  • Venous obstruction
  • Sodium and water retention
    results in EDEMA
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Reasons for abnormal fluid movement

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  • Decrease in oncotic pressure
  • Increase in capillary permeability
  • Increase in hydrostatic pressure
  • Obstruction of lymph channels
    results in EDEMA
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Obstructions of lymph channels may be caused by

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  • Tumors
  • Inflammation
  • Surgical removal
    results in EDEMA
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14
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Kidneys

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major filter
must have enough pressure for kidneys to do their job!

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15
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hypothalamus

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gives perception of thirst

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adrenal cortex

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regulates sodium by releasing aldosterone
(where Na goes, water flows)

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17
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pituitary gland

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releases/inhibits adh (holding/letting go of water)

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18
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If a patient has any issues with their these 4 things, fluid will not be balanced (How fluids are regulated)

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adrenal cortex
hypothalamus
kidneys
pituitary gland

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19
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Lung edema

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pleural effusion

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Cardiac edema

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pericardial effusion

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21
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belly edema

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ascites

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22
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feet edema

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peripheral edema

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23
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edema everywhere

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anasarca

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24
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With edema, what should you make sure your assessment includes?

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compare bilaterally

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25
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Complications of edema

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  • Pressure injuries
  • Infections
  • Life threatening influence (brain, lungs, larynx)
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26
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Transcellular fluid

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cerebral spinal, pleural

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27
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Isotonic

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iso means same
-given to replace fluid loss
- 280-300
-D5W, NS, LR

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hypotonic

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fluid going inside, cells swell (hippo)
osmolality is lower than plasma (<280)

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hypertonic

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fluid going outside, cells shrink
osmolality is higher than plasma (>300)

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30
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Osmolality

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Concentration of all chemical particles found in the fluid part of the blood

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31
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Normal osmolality levels

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280-300

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32
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If sodium is low, osmolality will be

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LOW!

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33
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Factors decreasing osmolality

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(Less than 280)
- Fluid volume excess!
- SIADH
- Renal failure
- Hyponatremia (low na, low osm.)
- Overhydration

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34
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Use D5W (hypotonic) with caution in

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patients with diabetes
neuro patients (brain swelling)
cerebral edema

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35
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What is the only solution that can be given with blood?

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normal saline

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36
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What symptom do you need to watch for when giving NS

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shortness of breath!!

36
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Use NS with caution in

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patients with renal impairment
CHF
pulmonary edema

36
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What do you need to monitor in patients receiving a hypotonic solution?

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LOC

37
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Hypotonic solutions

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think low numbers!
1/2 NS
1/3 NS
1/4 NS
D2.5W

38
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Use hypertonic solutions with caution in patients with

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diabetes
impaired heart or kidney function

39
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hypertonic solutions

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think high numbers!
5% Dextrose, 10% dextrose

40
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most common colloid

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albumin

41
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what do colloids do?

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pull fluid into the bloodstream

42
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Monitor patients when infusing colloids for

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fluid overload
-increased bp
-dyspnea
-bounding pulse
-anaphylaxis
monitor electrolytes if giving diuretics

43
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fluid volume deficit causes

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vomiting – HOW LONG
dehydration – HOW LONG
trauma
burns
diuretics

44
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fluid volume overload causes

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rapid infusion rate
hepatic, cardiac, or renal disease
more common in elderly

45
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fluid volume overload prevention

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infuse IVF via pump
monitor closely

46
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fluid volume overload intervention

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decrease iv rate
monitor vs, respiratory status
high fowlers

47
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Normal sodium levels

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135-145

48
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chloride follows

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sodium

49
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function of sodium

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maintains proper balance of water and minerals
-BP
-Blood volume
-pH balance

50
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Hyponatremia causes

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“NONA”
-Na excretion w renal problems, NG suction, vomiting, diuretics, sweating, diarrhea, DI
-Overload of fluid
-Na intake low (low salt diet, NPO)
-Antidiuretic hormone oversecretion (SIADH)

51
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sodium is regulated by

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ADH
Aldosterone: hold Na in body by blocking it at kidney
Sodium potassium pump: moves Na out of cells

52
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S/S of hyponatremia

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(lots of neuro)
SALT LOSS
Seizures and stupor
Abdominal cramping, attitude changes (confusion)
Lethargic
Tendon reflexes diminished, trouble concentrating
Loss of urine & appetite
Orthostatic Hypotension, Overactive bowel sounds
Shallow respirations
Spasms of muscles

53
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rule of thumb for treating hyponatremia

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serum Na must not be increased >12 meq/L in 24 hours

54
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treatment for hyponatremia (water gain)

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restricting h2o is safer than giving Na
(restrict 800ml/24hr)
diuretics
hypertonic solution

55
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Patients on lithium with low Na

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can get lithium toxicity due to urinary sodium loss

56
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hypernatremia causes

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(HIGH SALT)
Hypercortisolism
Increased intake of sodium
GI feeding without adequate water
Hypertonic solutions
Sodium excretion decreased with corticosteroids
Aldosteronism
Loss of fluids
Thirst impairment

57
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Hypernatremia S/S

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(FRIED) neuro*
Fever, flushed skin
Restless, really agitated
Increased fluid retention
Edema, extremely confused
Decreased urine output, dry mouth/skin

58
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Hypernatremia treatment

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decrease serum Na level gradually (0.5 over 48 hrs)
monitor for neuro changes
hypotonic solution
desmopressin

59
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Potassium levels

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3.5-5

60
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Potassium is a major electrolyte in

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intracellular fluid

61
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Hypokalemia causes

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(body is trying to DITCH potassium)
Drugs – #1 cause, diuretics, laxatives, corticosteroids
Inadequate consumption of K
Too much water intake
Cushings Syndrome
Heavy fluid loss

62
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Hypokalemia S/S

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everything is going to be LOW and SLOW
*** lethal cardiac dysrhythmias
-weak pulse
-shallow respirations
-confusion, weak
-lethargy
-lots of urine
-low bp and heart

63
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renal system is important in keeping balanced

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potassium (potassium leaves body by kidneys)

64
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body does not conserve

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potassium
it can still leave body by urine if levels are low

65
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renal loss of K

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diuretics - loop, thiazides
hyperaldosteronism
high dose sodium pcns
large dose corticosteroids

66
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Increased aldosterone causes

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an increased retention of Na and water & increases urinary excretion of potassium

67
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hypokalemia cardiac changes

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** decreased strength of contraction

68
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digoxin toxicity and potassium

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low blood levels of potassium

69
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oral K+ supplements

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minimize GI irritation
give with food!

70
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IV K+ supplement

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DO NOT give IVP
must be diluted
must use IV pump
max dose - 60meq at a time

71
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HYPERkalemia causes

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CARED
Cellular movement (ICF to ECF)
Adrenal insufficiency
RENAL FAILURE - #1 cause
Excessive potassium intake
Drugs - Ace, Beta, NSAID

72
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HYPERkalemia S/S

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MURDER
Muscle weakness
Urine production little to none
Respiratory failure
Decrease cardiac contractility
Early signs of muscle twitches/cramps
Rhythm changes

73
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HYPERkalemia cardiac changes

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slows heart rate (bradycardia)
ECG changes

74
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HYPERkalemia treatment

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cation-exchange resins
POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE (KAYEXALATE)

75
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meds containing potassium

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ace inhibitors
beta blockers
NSAIDS

76
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Ca gluconate

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does not lower potassium
helps protect heart

77
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Magnesium levels

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1.6-2.6

78
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magnesium maintains

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regulates muscle and nerve fx
blood sugar levels
immune system
*normal cardiac fx

79
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hypomagnesemia is associated with

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hypokalemia
low mg makes low k resistant to treatment!!

80
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Hypomagnesemia S/S

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tight airway! (ABCs)
difficulty swallowing, stridor
N/V/D
increased BP and HR

81
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Most common cause of hypomagnesemia

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chronic alcoholism

82
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Nursing interventions for hypomagnesemia

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SIM
Safety with swallowing
IV mg + sulfate
Monitor respiratory status

83
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foods rich in mg

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dark choc
avocado
milk
peas
peanut butter
oranges
nuts
bananas

84
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Hypermagnesemia S/S

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heart- calm and quiet
Lung - low and shallow
hypoactive bowels
lethargy
weak

85
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Causes of hypermagnesemia

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antiacids
renal failure
potassium excess

86
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nursing interventions for hypermagnesemia

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HIM
Hemodialysis
IV calcium gluconate
Monitor labs

87
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A

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